trisula
trisula noun: a trident, seen as a religious symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Noun
trisula (plural trisulas)
- A trident, seen as a religious symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism.
- It may be wondered, at first sight, that the innumerable texts left by Buddhism give us no positive information with regard to the meaning and origin of the trisula.1894, Eugène Goblet d'Alviella, The Migration of Symbols
- The trisula placed upon a pillar surmounted by flames is the monogram of Buddha.1945, William J. Fielding, Strange Superstitions and Magical Practices, page ii. 15
Synonyms of trisula
Forms of trisula
| plural | trisulas |
|---|---|
| alternative form | trishul |
| alternative form | trisul |
| alternative form | trishula |
Origin of trisula
From Sanskrit त्रिशूल (triśūla).
Questions about trisula
- What does trisula mean?
- Trisula means a trident, seen as a religious symbol of Hinduism and Buddhism.
- What part of speech is trisula?
- Trisula is a noun.
- What is the plural of trisula?
- The plural of trisula is trisulas.
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